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KM54 PUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,517 mi
Last recorded78,517 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 PUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 78,517 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 78,517 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2024 78,182 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 77,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chamber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 77,961 miles

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 77,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 77,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bOTH SIDES PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 77,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring view

slight corrosion around rear diff

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,971 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,988 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 66,862 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,257 miles

front brake discs inner faces pitted and lipped

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,334 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,952 miles

both front and near side rear wheels slightly buckled

slight cut in near side rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,849 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 26,622 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,527 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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KM54 PUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM54 PUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM54 PUJ registered?

KM54 PUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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